Category Archive: Fashion

The Bach Mai Approach

One resounding idea around couture-level fashion is that it’s only for the rich and only worn on the runway. These styles exude an extremity far beyond the simplicities of what many consider comfortably familiar. The term haute couture, however, adds layers of complexity to the designer as well as their creations. The sheer essence of haute couture is to emote expression in the form of a garment. 

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Sukenia: Crafting Stories into Modern Fashion

Since early 2012, the fashion brand, Sukeina has expressed the exceptional power of womanhood. Through their colorful, authentic designs, each piece of Sukeina womenswear tells a story but it all started with Omar Salam, founder and fashion designer for Sukenia. The brand is named after his late mother who died when he was young. Sukenia also means “bright light.” Salam’s purpose is to highlight women and their beauty. 

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Forever 21: The Fall of the Fast-Fashion Family Enterprise

Dom Won Chang and his family founded one of the largest fast-fashion retailers in the US. They fully captured the “American dream,” having immigrated from South Korea in the mid-80s building their company from the ground up. For over thirty years, the Changs maintained a recognizable and fast-growing brand up until only a few years ago when the worldwide retailer suddenly filed for bankruptcy. This is the tragic tale of the fall and rebirth of the fast-fashion family retailer, Forever 21. 

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Andrea Iyamah: Designed for the Adventurer

Vogue named Andrea Iyamah one of the best swimsuit brands to shop, praising its unique designs. Every Andrea Iyamah design is far from ordinary, with statement-making details, like knots and strategically placed cut-outs. The line is owned by Nigerian fashion designer Andrea Dumebi Iyama and is widely inspired by her culture, elements of nature, and travels. The average A.I. brand wearer is said to be adventurous in their spirit, mind, and style. 

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Myriam Belasse: Fashion is in my DNA

It may have been the scooped-neck red dress with the big puffy sleeves, the white skirt, white lace socks, shoes, and bag that she wore on Christmas Day, or those high-waisted sassy bell bottom jeans with the white belt that made Myriam Belasse, a young girl from Barbados stand out among the crowd. 

Either way Belasse’s mom, a professional seamstress had an eye for fashion and served as an unofficial stylist for her daughters. She worked as a professional seamstress who created stylish clothing, paired with matching accessories for her children, especially during the bank holidays. And, they became the talk of the town.

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Patrick Ta: The Road to Glamour

When it came to changing his career choice, Patrick Ta never let fear get in the way of achieving his dreams as a makeup artist. Before his time in the spotlight, Patrick naturally gravitated towards makeup due to its ability to raise self-confidence.

He lived in a common household where materialistic things weren’t very important. During his adolescent years, the artist dealt with issues regarding his weight and identity. As an Asian American, Ta continuously struggled under the pressure of being different from his peers and classmates.

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